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TB PCR on Paraffin Sections

Alternative Names:

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis PCR - Paraffin Section

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Microbiology Sendaway

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Paraffin Section
Sterile Container

Collection & Request Instructions:

Contamination free sectioning (use gloves and DNA zap) is required. Collect sections into a clean PCR tube. Tubes must be labelled with patient ID. Tubes must be placed into a zip-locked specimen bag along with paperwork with full patient identification and test request.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

Additional Notes:

Resulting performed by Microbiology.